What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Activities - FT Days position at Good Samaritan Society?
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Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Facility: Watertown Harmony Hill
Location: Watertown, SD
Address: 2533 Prairie Park Trail Se Watertown, South Dakota
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary
The Activities Manager is responsible for the ongoing developing and implementation of an activities and volunteers program designed to assist in maintaining the physical, psychological, and spiritual functions of residents. Are you a creative and compassionate leader with a passion for improving the quality of life for seniors? The Village Senior Living Community is seeking an Activities Manager to inspire, engage, and enhance the daily experiences of our residents.About the RoleAs the Activities Manager, you’ll develop and lead programs that nurture the cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents. You’ll work closely with staff and volunteers to design engaging activities that promote wellness, connection, and joy.Key Responsibilities:Design, plan, and implement meaningful activities, events, and interventions for residents on both group and one-on-one levels.
Develop programs that include music therapy, memory care activities, wellness workshops, and spiritual enrichment.
Manage activity staff schedules and coordinate volunteer staffing.
Administer the monthly activity calendar and ensure it aligns with resident preferences and state requirements.
Conduct activity assessments, participate in care planning, and complete necessary documentation such as Minimum Data Set (MDS) questions.
Organize recreational activities such as nature walks, fishing, pet therapy, and crafts to foster resident engagement.
Provide leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment.
Actively communicate department activities and updates to staff and leadership.
Qualifications:Experience: Background in music, education, therapy, or senior care. Experience in developing and managing wellness programs is highly preferred.
Skills: Strong leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Passion: A genuine commitment to enhancing senior wellness and providing meaningful experiences.
Abilities: Capable of working with residents with behavioral challenges and designing programs that maintain their dignity and identity.
Why Join The Village?A supportive and collaborative team environment that values creativity and connection.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives every day.
Competitive pay and benefits.
A fulfilling role that allows you to nurture residents’ minds, bodies, and spirits.
Organizes, directs and provides activity programs and services that meet the recreational needs of the residents in accordance with the state requirements. Oversees the day to day activities of staff and volunteers of the department. Implementing individualized activity plan, promote group activities, which maintain or enrich the resident's. Assists in maintaining a safe home like environment for the residents. Improving quality of life by providing appropriate and meaningful activities and interventions on a one on one and group basis. These interventions will enable residents to function at their optimal level while maintain the Residents dignity and identity.
Qualifications
A degree in occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and/or completion of a state approved Activity Coordinator training program.
Professional manner and appearance are required, along with good communication, social, and organizational skills.
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Certification in Activities desired.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within four months of hire.
Depending on location, this role classifies as a Sanford Category I or II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy.
Benefits
The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0213321
Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness
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